Accounting Associate II

WJE; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and benefits

401(k) matching

Time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Accounting Associate II to provide accounting support, handling tasks from routine to moderately complex with supervision.

You will assist with company billing, accounts payable, payroll, and collections, and contribute to project accounting from initiation to close-out while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in accounting or related field.
• Minimum two years office experience, preferably in an accounting department.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or QuickBooks.
• Workday experience a plus.
• Detail-oriented nature and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high volume of simple to moderately complex processes including company billing, accounts payable, payroll, and/or collections.
• Provides general project accounting support from initiation through close-out.
• Provides general administrative support including phone support and filing.
• Ensures integrity and accuracy of data (time entry, employee expense reimbursements, billings, etc.).
• Assists in the development of entry level accounting staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Confidentiality

Education

Associates Degree or higher in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

QuickBooks

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Associate II is an intermediate level clerical position that provides accounting support for the company. The tasks at this level range from routine to moderate in difficulty requiring some analysis and limited judgment. The Accounting Associate II operates with a general degree of supervision and instruction.

Typical Functions

• Manages a high volume of simple to moderately complex processes including, but not limited to, company billing, accounts payable, payroll, and/or collections
• Provides general project accounting support beginning with project initiation through project close-out
• Provides general administrative support, including phone support and filing
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of data (time entry, employee expense reimbursements, billings, etc.)
• Assists in the development of entry level accounting staff.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in accounting or related field
• Minimum two years office experience, preferably in an accounting department
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or QuickBooks
• Workday experience a plus
• Detail-oriented nature
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Sensitivity to confidentiality

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free‑flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard‑working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands‑on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work. Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee’s annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime and variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range: $24.00 - $36.00.

This non‑exempt position is also eligible for WJE’s industry‑leading, total rewards package which enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including:

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high‑deductible PPO options
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately
• Time off to care for yourself and others
• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE’s total rewards package here.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor). WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

Founded in 1956, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) is an interdisciplinary firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Supported by unparalleled laboratory and field‑testing capabilities, our experts draw on more than seventy years of experience to deliver innovative and practical solutions grounded in deep technical expertise.